POT PAN RESTAURANT.
1362 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
9 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED DMANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PREMISES HAS NO LONG STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT.
NOTED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOP, PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES 1st FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM, ELEVATE ALL STOCK/FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. ALSO MUST ORGANIZE FOR CLEAN AND PEST MONITORING.
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES EMPLOYEE'S DO NOT HAVE THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 112017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE BOXES AND STEREO EQUIPMENT ON TOP OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND 10 DEAD ROACHES IN THE TRAPS UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
REMOVE BUILDUP FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JAN 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 0ppm.MACHINE IN USE.TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO REPAIR UNIT.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ;WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH ROOM WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE,INSIDE THE SAID SINK TWO CLEAN LARGE POTS WERE STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE SINK AND THE NECK FAUCET WAS TILTED TO THE RIGHT.EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT ACCESSIBLE,IN FRONT A HIGH STOOL WITH BOXES WITH DRY FOOD AND UTENSILS INSIDE;INSIDE THE SAID SINK USED COOKING UTENSILS:SPATULAS,STRAINER ETC.SOAP DISPENSER NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP DUE TO SOAP SOLID AND ENCRUSTED TO THE DISPENSER.UPON MY REQUEST POTS AND OTHER UTENSILS WERE REMOVED, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE KEPT ON EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE WITH OTHER ITEMS AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.
BURNED FOOD AND GREASE INSIDE THE COOKING UNIT AND WOKS,INSTRUCTED TO LCEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA SPECIALLY NORTH STORAGE AREA.FILLED WITH EMPTY BOXES, CHAIRS,UNUSED FURNITURE ETC. ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF SEWAGE,UNABLE TO CHECK THE ENTIRE STORAGE DUE TO TOO MUCH CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BOXES.ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INSTRUCTION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES
JUN 92015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUIULD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING AT DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILDS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, PREP AND STAIRWAY MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INSTRUCTION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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JUN 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP.)
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVICE COUNTER, NEAR EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA, AND ALONG STAIRWAY IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 292014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LEAKING HEAVILY AND DRAINING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT(EXCESS WATER).
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP.)
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVICE COUNTER, NEAR EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA, AND ALONG STAIRWAY IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 312013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
Sink stoppers not provided at for three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for each compartment.
Unnecessary articles stored on stair near rear door. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
OCT 212013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temperature dishmachine not properly sanitizing. Chlorine at 0 ppm concentration sstrenght. Instructed that low temperature dishmachine must sanitize at 100 ppm of chlorine. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.
Interior of ice machine, cooking equipment and three compartment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Sink stoppers not provided at for three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for each compartment.
Unnecessary articles stored on stair near rear door. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
NOV 142012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found no soap and no handtowels at the exposed handsinks accessible to food prep area.Critical violation 7-38-030.
Wash, rinse and sanitize the shelvings at the dry storage area and remove cardboard liners.
CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner in the basement areas.
Repair water leak at the exposed hadsink drain pipe next to cook line.
Must provide,maintain a metal stem thermometer to monitor food temperatures.
Food handler must provide,maintain a hair restraint at all times.
NOV 52012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Wash, rinse and sanitize the shelvings at the dry storage area and remove cardboard liners.
CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner in the basement areas.
JUL 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
FEB 232011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
OCT 62010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND BROKEN GASKET AT SOUTH 2 DOOR COOLER MUST REPLACE,RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS ALONG 3 COMP SINK,DISHMACHINE AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE DISHWASHING AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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